What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Bridgeport, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 86% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Bridgeport, West Virginia?

A salary of $51,500 in Bridgeport, West Virginia should increase to $64,773 in Charleston, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BRIDGEPORT vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Bridgeport, West Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 25.8% more expensive than Bridgeport, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,773 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgeport, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Bridgeport, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Charleston
than in Bridgeport, West Virginia

Bridgeport, WV vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Bridgeport, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

67.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.7% higher

Commute

35.4% higher

Health

27.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Bridgeport, West Virginia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bridgeport, WV vs. Charleston, SC

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